Astrophysics has some pretty amazing things to say about you.
See And Be Seen
Perhaps we should focus our SETI efforts on stars that could see Earth transit the Sun. It’s an interesting idea that’s worth considering.
Give Or Take A Day
It’s leap day, which means lovers of February get to enjoy it just a little bit longer.
Widdershins
Ever wonder why clockwise and counterclockwise are the directions they are? It all has to do with the motion of the Sun.
Watching A Black Hole From Your Back Yard
It is possible to observe a black hole from the comfort of your back yard.
Field Of View
One of the downsides of ever more powerful telescopes is that with higher magnification generally comes a smaller field of view.
Five Little Planets All In A Row
If you look to the east a bit before sunrise, you’ll be able to see five planets roughly in a line.
Obstructed View
It’s important to keep in mind that our view of the cosmos can have an obstructed view.
Heffalumps and Woozles
Speculation about an alien civilization says more about us than it does of them.